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Pep takes it up a notch in the Shenzhen sun...

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CLASS IN SESSION: Pep tells the full squad what he expects from them.

CLASS IN SESSION: Pep tells the full squad what he expects from them.
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AGAINST THE TIDE: Gael Clichy performs an exercise that has become something of a pre-season classic.

AGAINST THE TIDE: Gael Clichy performs an exercise that has become something of a pre-season classic.
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DEADLY: Kun has that keen look in his eye...

DEADLY: Kun has that keen look in his eye...
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ALL-SEEING EYE: Mikel Arteta watches over as the squad go through their paces.

ALL-SEEING EYE: Mikel Arteta watches over as the squad go through their paces.
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BALL PLAYER: Denayer looks to bring the ball out from defence during a small-sided game.

BALL PLAYER: Denayer looks to bring the ball out from defence during a small-sided game.
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NASRI: The French midfielder shows off the pre-season look...

NASRI: The French midfielder shows off the pre-season look...
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HOW HIGH: Navas springs into action...

HOW HIGH: Navas springs into action...
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KEEP 'EM COMING: Joe Hart sets himself for yet another effort on goal.

KEEP 'EM COMING: Joe Hart sets himself for yet another effort on goal.
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TAKING CHARGE: Pep signals what he wants from his team.

TAKING CHARGE: Pep signals what he wants from his team.
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GATHER ROUND: More words from Pep to end the session.

GATHER ROUND: More words from Pep to end the session.

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